A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1121659 Details
Epoch: 51 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1121776 epoch_slot_no: 20176 block_no: 1121606 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1112 time: 2018-06-10 13:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xccdad88ce5538ef9e387ba654d6c50655a01c501520272a84ae8bd7e7d1bb968Block Operator
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